Dental Office Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Job Summary

We are looking for a competent Dental Office Receptionist to help with the organization and running of the daily administrative operations of the Dental Office. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. The ideal candidate has a cheerful disposition, excellent communication, and computer skills, and is capable of multitasking.

Responsibilities 

• Assist clients with paperwork, including consent forms
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment
• Provide general customer service and attend to the needs of customers throughout their services
• Organize office and assist Dentist and Dental Staff in ways that optimize procedures
• Sort and distribute communications in a timely manner
• Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
• Monitor level of supplies and handle shortages
• Resolve office-related malfunctions and respond to requests or issues
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies
• Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Perform receptionist duties when needed
• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a receptionist or similar role is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with a commitment to customer service
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Proven experience as a Dental Office Assistant/Receptionist, or in another relevant administrative role
• Knowledge of computer systems (Dental software Dentrix)
• Working knowledge of Dental Office equipment
• Thorough understanding of office management procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (both face to face and by phone)